Back Tresor d'Egina Catalan Ägina-Hort German Θησαυρός της Αίγινας Greek Egina kaŝtrezoro Esperanto Tesoro de Egina Spanish Aíginan aarre Finnish Trésor d'Égine French アイギナの財宝 Japanese Zaklad iz Ajgine Slovenian
| Aegina Treasure | |
|---|---|
 Elaborate gold earring (one of a pair) from the Aegina Treasure in the British Museum | |
| Material | Gold |
| Size | Height 10.3 cm |
| Created | 1850-1550 BC |
| Present location | British Museum, London |
The Aegina Treasure or Aigina Treasure is an important Minoan gold hoard said to have been found on the island of Aegina, Greece. Since 1892, it has been part of the British Museum's collection.[1] It is one of the most important groups of Minoan jewellery.
The Aegina Treasure is composed largely of gold jewellery that has been dated, based on its style and iconography, to the Greek Bronze Age between 1850 and 1550 BC,[2] so "Middle Minoan II" and III in most versions of the Minoan chronology. It includes two pairs of ornate earrings, three diadems, a chest pendant, a bracelet, a gold cup, four rings, ornamented plaques and plain strips. There are also five hoops or rings and many beads and pendants made of a variety of materials including gold, lapis lazuli, amethyst, quartz, cornelian and green jasper.